You gotta just love it when you can cross an item off of the never-ending “bucket list”—right? Well, today marked one of those times for me. Those of you who visit Edutech for Teachers know that I am committed to providing as many “cool tools” as I possibly can to my fans and followers. However, […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your lessons and activities! » AudioPal Use text-to-speech, a mic or upload an mp3 to create an audio message for web sites, blogs and/or social […]

The beginning of a new year typically presents individuals with a designated time and opportunity to reflect upon the events of the past 365 days, to cherish the unforgettable moments, to learn from mistakes or disappointments, and most importantly, to set goals for the next chapter in this adventure we call life. In education, we […]

Thrilled… Honored… Flattered… Grateful… Just a few words to describe my reaction to recently earning two 2013 Edublog Awards: Best Teacher Blog and Lifetime Achievement. Yeah, really! I still can’t believe it! A huge shout out to all of the people who sent some voting love my way—my family, friends, BASD colleagues and especially my […]

Hey, Edutech for Teachers fans! The nominations have been tallied and voting is now open for 2013 Edublog Awards. But guess what? The good news doesn’t end there! I’m totally psyched to announce that Edutech for Teachers is a finalist in two categories: Best Teacher Blog and Lifetime Achievement! Woo hoo! Please help me win […]

Hey, Edutech for Teachers fans! Guess what? It’s that time of year again! Yep, nominations for the 10th Annual Edublog Awards are officially open! And that could only mean one thing! It’s this Geeky Girl’s app-ortunity to give a huge shout out to friends, colleagues and developers in the edtech world who continually inspire me […]

Prepare for the upcoming school year with these new Diigo bookmarks that are sure to rock your classroom! Yep, check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your lessons and activities! » Technorati A real-time blog search engine and directory […]

Most teachers in the U.S. today are working hard to learn about and incorporate the Common Core State Standards. The CCSS focus on important skills such as: arguing thoughtfully, questioning creatively, researching efficiently, reading complex texts with understanding, and writing to communicate effectively. Yet in many schools there is an epidemic of students who are […]

Every teacher has one of those students… You know, the one who comes to school every day eager to learn, the one who never complains—regardless of the request, the one who is helpful in every way possible, the one who brightens your day—especially in those not so swell times, the one who wants to do […]

Wow! It’s hard to believe that one year ago today I launched the Edutech for Teachers blog—and most importantly, I crossed another item off of my professional bucket list! Yep, 365 days later and I’m super psyched that more than 18,000 visitors have checked out the site, 7,000+ fans are now following updates via the […]